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Reference Errors in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Literature
Michael F Armstrong1, Joseph H Conduff1, John E Fenton2
11 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Summary
Citation and quotation errors persist in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) literature, though rates have decreased since 1997. Continued vigilance by authors, reviewers, and editors is essential for maintaining publication integrity.
Area of Science:
- Medical Literature Integrity
- Scholarly Publishing Standards
Background:
- Accurate citation and quotation are vital for the integrity of medical literature.
- Previous studies indicated significant error rates in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) publications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of citation and quotation errors in leading OHNS journals.
- To analyze trends in these errors over time by comparing current data with historical findings.
Main Methods:
- A literature review was conducted on 50 randomly selected references from 8 leading OHNS journals' 2017 issues.
- References were analyzed for citation (referencing data) and quotation (factual accuracy) errors, categorized by severity.
- Error rates were compared to data from 1997 publications.
Main Results:
- Citation errors were found in 17% of references (34% major), and quotation errors in 9% (69% major).
- These rates represent a decrease from 1997, which showed 37% citation errors (32% major) and 17% quotation errors (65% major).
- No significant association was observed between journal impact factor and the total number of errors.
Conclusions:
- Citation and quotation errors remain prevalent in OHNS literature but have decreased.
- Technological advancements in reference management may contribute to improved citation accuracy.
- Authors, reviewers, and editors must remain diligent to further minimize errors and uphold publication integrity.
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